Network Engineer II (NE2) (Government)
Core
Enterprise network engineering support for data center and campus environments, focusing on HPC infrastructure, secure networking, and operational stability for government customers.
Role type
Senior IC Network Engineer (Data Center & Security)
Builds
Secure, high-performance network infrastructure and operational support for HPC systems and enterprise environments.
Domain
Government IT / High-Performance Computing / Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
TCP/IP protocol stack, Layer 2/3 routing and switching, stateful firewall administration, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, incident response, change management, on-call support
Preferred skills
Virtualization (VMware/Solaris), Network Access Control (TACACS+), Load balancing (F5/Cisco), Storage networking (Fibre Channel/InfiniBand), Lustre file systems, Benchmarking tools (iperf/IOR)
Technologies
Cisco (IOS/NX-OS/ASA/FWSM), VMware, Solaris, F5, Juniper, Arista, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, Lustre, Remedy, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and troubleshoot network routers, switches, load balancers, and security devices in production environments. Support enterprise security boundaries and access controls including stateful firewalls and Layer 3/4 policies. Provide operational support for LAN/CAN/MAN infrastructure, routing/switching services, and VPN technologies. Analyze network performance and reliability using packet capture and benchmarking tools. Document work and track tasking in ITSM systems. Participate in on-call rotation and support after-hours operational requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
